People often ask if they should continue to take supplements during a Reboot. This is an excellent and an important question.

The answer in short: We recommend stopping all non-prescription supplements during a Reboot. If your doctor or health care professional has prescribed a supplement due to a diagnosed deficiency then we recommend that you continue taking this during your Reboot.

We suggest this as you are likely to be receiving more nutrients than ever before and you may ingest too much of some specific vitamins and/or minerals. While Rebooting and following the guidelines, meal and juice plans you will be receiving an abundance of antioxidants, minerals, enzymes, vitamins and phytonutrients.

While completing a Reboot you may consume less specific macro and micronutrients such as protein, fats, fiber, vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc, selenium and vitamin E, although this all depends on what your normal diet consists of. If you consumed a highly processed diet then you will be receiving more nutrients altogether as a processed diet offers very little nutrition. If you are completing a Reboot that lasts longer than 15 days, we recommend adding a plant-based protein source to your juices. The Reboot with Joe protein powder is an excellent choice to add to your juices, or you can select chia seeds, hemp seeds, or spirulina.

These nutrients that are listed above are all stored in the tissues and you are NOT likely to end up with a nutrient deficiency in the suggested period of time of a Reboot.

Some supplements such as vitamin D and vitamin B12 may be required due to a diagnosed deficiency by a health care practitioner.

Here is more on specific nutrients during your Reboot and what you can do to increase your consumption. You will be pleasantly surprised with how much Rebooting can offer nutrient wise:

The links included will take you to previous articles where we have addressed specific nutrients during a Reboot:

Calcium: The amount of calcium in juice will be less than consuming the entire vegetable raw, since some is lost with the pulp, but this nutrient is found in many fruits and vegetables and especially dark green leafy vegetables. To really get the most calcium out of your juice, save the pulp for after your juice only Reboot, and add it to your smoothies, soups or in baking. Here is more on why you don’t need milk for Calcium.

Vitamin D: One of the best ways to soak up the sun’s energy is by consuming more plants! Eating and drinking a variety of colorful plant foods can help us boost our energy and benefit from the sunshine that feeds Earth’s plants which in turn provide us with life sustaining nutrients. Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Find out!

Fats: During a shorter Reboot (up to 15 days) fatty acid deficiency is not likely to be an issue in this period of time for most people. This is partly because our bodies store fat soluble vitamins and fatty acids easily in the body. With weight loss and exercise, we also release stored fats into the bloodstream making these building blocks available to the body for important use, which is why staying active during your Reboot is important. Are you getting enough on your Reboot?

Fiber: Juicing removes the insoluble fiber from vegetables and fruits while the soluble fiber remains in the juice. While fiber is an important part of an overall healthy diet, removing the insoluble fiber allows for increased absorption of specific phytonutrients in liquid form, which provides an easy nutrient delivery system to our bodies and cells. Learn more about juicing and fiber.

Protein – Clinically speaking, it is highly unlikely a healthy person will develop a protein deficiency in the time frame of the posted Reboot programs (3 -15 days). Green juices in particular are rather rich in protein, making them a cornerstone of any Reboot program. The amount of vegetables eaten during the Reboot for those who are eating + juicing, helps bump up the amount of protein an individual will consume in a day during their program. If you are embarking on a Reboot longer than 15 days, find out why adding protein to your juices is a good idea.

An important note before starting a Reboot:

It is very important to remember this is a period of rest and regeneration for improved wellbeing and health. Studies continue to show the importance of juicing for periods of time and the enormous health benefits that are seen. Only juicing offers rest while supplying an enormous amount of nutrition and phytonutrients that assist and support the cleansing process. In truth it is the best of both worlds!

If you intend to Reboot for longer than 15 days we recommend discussing this with your doctor so they can make any suggestions where needed and to monitor your progress. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, heart condition, high blood pressure or any other diagnosed health concern or you are taking prescribed medication then it is recommended to let your doctor know if you intend to do any sort of Reboot plan. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under the age of 18 or you have a severe medical condition then we do not suggest a Reboot. Check with your doctor if you are unsure.

Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND

Claire Georgiou is an Australian Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist who has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Compl. Medicine) and an Advanced Diploma of Nutrition, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine. She has more than 14 years of clinical experience specializing in liver disease, autoimmune disease, thyroid conditions, diabetes, insulin resistance, digestive disorders, chronic infections, children’s health, fertility and pregnancy care. Claire consults in private practice in Sydney and also offers consults out of area and is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Claire has worked closely for many years with Dr. Sandra Cabot, who is known as the “Liver Cleansing Doctor” and has written more than 25 health related books. Claire writes health related articles, creates healthy recipes and is one of the nutritionists who runs our Guided Reboot programs.

Hello Lorna, In my opinion, Juicing 80% green leafy vegetables 20% fruits, will provide you with tons of nutrient, even if you are required to take medication prescribed by your Doctor. Please dont think, just because you cant follow another persons regiment, doesnt mean youre not getting the benefits of Juicing..

i’m about to embark on my first reboot (aiming for 7 days) I currently take a high dosage omega supplement 1400 fish oil and 900 EPA/DHA approximately 6 times a day, according to the fats article it is ok to take “2 tablespoons” but how many mg’s or gram’s can I take of my supplement – if I should continue to take them, or should I leave them out all together? depending on how I feel I may continue juice fasting for a longer period – If I do and I have stopped taking my supplement at what point in my journey should I resume?

I am very new to juicing and eating this green. I just finished my fifth day of the 15 day Classic Reboot. This morning I woke up very swollen lips, like I’d had collagen I imagine. I didn’t drink the second juice today because I’m wondering if its due to too much acid. My esophagus feels a little irritated also and the tip of my tongue is red. I didn’t see any posts addressing this. I did forget about stopping suppliments, but will do this now. I took antacids and will water the juice. Have you heard of this happening before?

Hello Deborah, I am now on my 60 day juice fasting, and I too experienced puffy eyes and also running noise around my 15 days of detox. For me, I found out its part of my body detoxing, so i kept juicing and in a couple days the puffiness vanished.. depending how long you plan to juice, you will go through many symptoms of detoxification..

Hi Claire,
I stopped taking all my vitamins and supplements while I am on the 15 day reboot plan. I find I am very tired though, which is unusual for me, plus my joints are hurting. Would it be okay for me to take my glucosamine and Omega 3 fish oils? I also am not using organic produce for juicing because I can’t afford it, should I also be taking my vitamins and calcium?

I am on day 5 of a 15 day reboot, so about to start my juice only stretch for 10 days. It is going great! But I have a sluggish thyroid and am on levothyroxine. I am continuing to take the script, and read the article on the website about hypothyroidism and goitrogens. As a result, I am replacing the kale with spinach, chard and romaine. My question is: if I remain on my levothyroxine is it still best to not juice kale an other are cruciferous veges? I really love kale and am disappointed I can’t use it, but don’t want to counteract my thyroid meds!

hello Rebecca, to answer your question, I too have a sluggish thyroid, and take levothyroixine, Kale, broccoli, and soy, and a few other foods have potential of blocking the Levothyroixine from doing its job.. So, I asked my Doctor, and he suggested, to eat the kale and broccoli, for it provides great nutrient. In a month have my thyroid levels checked..

I am on day 19 of my 60 juice reboot comprised of about 70/30 ratio of fruit to veggies, 70% veggies, but I have been eating a small amount of a seed and nut mixture containing some unsweetened currants, almonds, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, cashews, golden raisins, and dried cranberries, 80 percent nuts 20 percent fruits. Is this ok? I eat a few small handfuls a day generally between juices and with a lot of water, I chew them into a paste first before swallowing.

A little bit off topic, but I’ve heard that the first thing to go during any diet is muscle, followed by fat. Is this also true for juicing? I have sufficient muscle mass and a bit too much fat. I can’t afford to lose muscle mass (work related).

Would you apply this to herbs such as Resihi and Cordyceps? Which from my knowledge would maybe help with the transition from junk to quality foods and all that can go on inside your body at that time. Maybe they would help the body as they are adaptogens especially Cordyceps? Here is a chart with some therapeutically effects of Reishi and Cordyceps.http://www.vitalherbs.co.uk/website/chart-showing-the-therapeutic-uses-of-mushrooms/

I am probably considered a pretty high supplement user. I can’t see how it is helpful to stop taking astaxanthin which is a great antioxidant and wonderful for my skin, fish oil, and a racetam + choline mix which really keeps my mind sharp – especially while I’m on this fast.

We use a whole food juicer- so there is no pulp. How does that affect the quality of the nutrients in the juice. Of course we use only organic produce in our BlendTek , so the whole carrot is pulverized into the juice. I was surprised that a juicer that makes pulp is what is recommended as these are hard to clean and you are throwing away ( or hopefully composting) the remains. Also have had to modify all the recipes because the pulp making juicers require a lot more produce. If you can address the comparison of nutrients in a whole food juicer vs. a pulp making juicer I would appreciate it.

I almost finish a 15 days reboot, and I decide to took my supplements only in the morning, omega-3, safflowers, saffron, Gaba, bifidus and astaxanthin, and I feel realy great! I think it’s depend of each person, everybody don’t have the same need.

Hi Claire,
I stopped taking all my vitamins and supplements while I am on the 15 day reboot plan. I find I am very tired though, which is unusual for me, plus my joints are hurting. Would it be okay for me to take my glucosamine and Omega 3 fish oils? I also am not using organic produce for juicing because I can’t afford it, should I be also taking my vitamins and calcium?

I can understand stopping isolated and fragmented vitamins during a reboot (unless prescribed, of course). But what about Juice Plus, which is simply fruits & veggies which have been taken a step further than just juicing. The juice is dried into a powder and encapsulated.

Wouldn’t it make sense that this would just be additional nutrition from things a person might not be juicing? (beets, papaya, acerola cherries, bilberries, black currants, red currants, elderberry, just to name a few of the lesser available or sometimes palatable, produce).

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